An Electronic Designer/VLSI/Embedded System Designer helps design, develop, and maintain embedded systems in products. The role often includes software development. An embedded system is a central component that performs computational tasks.
Personal Competencies
• You are good with computers
• You pay attention to details while working
• You like to have clear instructions to follow
• You like to work in a team
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Technology (B. Tech. V Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, followed by Master's degree (M.Tech./M.E.) in the same discipline
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in Technology (B. Tech.)/Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering followed by Master's degree in Science (MS.) in VLSI
For admissions, you must qualify JEE Main. JEE Advanced is needed for admissions to IITs. Other entrance exams can be taken such as GATE/BITSAT, etc.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Engineering
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, Chennai
2. IIT Delhi, New Delhi
3. IIT Bombay, Mumbai
4. IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur
5. IIT Kanpur, Kanpur
6. IIT Roorkee, Roorkee
7. Government Polytechnic, Mumbai
8. Government Polytechnic, Pune
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Christ University, Bengaluru
2. Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pillani, Rajasthan
4. Sharda University, Greater Noida
5. Vellore Institute Of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
6. Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
7. Manipal University, Jaipur
8. Presidency University, Bengaluru
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 -10,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research.*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship — About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme. *
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship- The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and J&K.*
• Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in the National Scholarship Portal Under this portal there are central government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.coma gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are made available by institutes themselves based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Product Companies, IP Companies, Foundries, Service Companies and EDA Companies
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Venkata Simhadri is an Indian electrical engineer who specializes in embedded systems engineering. He has received his Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics engineering from Andhra University and has completed an MS in Electrical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has worked in companies such as Time TO Market, Infotech Enterprises, Gigacom Semi- conductor and is currently the CEO and Managing Director at MosChip.*
ELECTRONIC DESIGNER /VLSI/EMBEDDED SYSTEM DESIGNER
NCS Code: 2152.0801 | E016• You are good with computers
• You pay attention to details while working
• You like to have clear instructions to follow
• You like to work in a team
1. Complete 10 + 2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Technology (B. Tech. V Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, followed by Master's degree (M.Tech./M.E.) in the same discipline
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in Technology (B. Tech.)/Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering followed by Master's degree in Science (MS.) in VLSI
For admissions, you must qualify JEE Main. JEE Advanced is needed for admissions to IITs. Other entrance exams can be taken such as GATE/BITSAT, etc.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Engineering
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, Chennai
2. IIT Delhi, New Delhi
3. IIT Bombay, Mumbai
4. IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur
5. IIT Kanpur, Kanpur
6. IIT Roorkee, Roorkee
7. Government Polytechnic, Mumbai
8. Government Polytechnic, Pune
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Christ University, Bengaluru
2. Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pillani, Rajasthan
4. Sharda University, Greater Noida
5. Vellore Institute Of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
6. Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
7. Manipal University, Jaipur
8. Presidency University, Bengaluru
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 -10,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research.*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship — About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme. *
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship- The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and J&K.*
• Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in the National Scholarship Portal Under this portal there are central government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are made available by institutes themselves based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Product Companies, IP Companies, Foundries, Service Companies and EDA Companies
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Junior VLSI Designer → Senior VLSI Designer → Design Director → Chief Design Officer
The approx. salary of a Electronic/VLSI/ Embedded System Designer ranges between INR 25,000 - 2,50,000* per month
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/lN/Job=Very-Large-Scale_lntegration_(VLSI)_Engineer/Salary
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
Experts from the field
Venkata Simhadri is an Indian electrical engineer who specializes in embedded systems engineering. He has received his Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics engineering from Andhra University and has completed an MS in Electrical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has worked in companies such as Time TO Market, Infotech Enterprises, Gigacom Semi- conductor and is currently the CEO and Managing Director at MosChip.*
Source: https://wwvv.cxotoday.com/inter-views/india-emerges-as-a-leader-with-strong-presence-of-major-semiconduc-tor-companies-vlsi-expert-venkata-simhadri/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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